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Local luxury fashion maven Christy Lynn stylishly opens doors to first Houston boutique

Luxury womenswear brand Christy Lynn continues to take the fashion world by storm. Christy Lynn Lee, the brand's founder and creative director, just launched her fall and pre-fall collections, delved into the world of resort wear, and just opened her flagship boutique in the Memorial Villages.

Houstonians have been able to find Lynn's designs on the racks of luxury retailers for years, but now fans of the designer can treat themselves to a bespoke shopping experience.

"We created this flagship to be a haven for fashion connoisseurs, and I am beyond excited to take both new and existing clients on a journey into the world of Christy Lynn,” said Lee. "We've ensured that every detail is meaningful to the essence of the brand, and it's truly a place where we can showcase our inspiration and the full range of our creations."

True to Lee's brand ethos, her flagship boutique in Memorial encapsulates playful florals with romantic hues and stunning details. Lee worked with Ashton Taylor Interiors and spent a year on the buildout, which began with an empty space, steel beams, and exposed concrete floors.

Details include a majestic green marble wall and fireplace, which Ashton Taylor Oberhauser, founder and creative director of her namesake company, notes was honed to have a matte leather-like finish.

"We wanted to celebrate the evolution of Christy Lynn by incorporating timeless interior elements with vibrant womenswear designs. The space was designed to be the perfect backdrop to enhance the diverse range of Christy's stunning collections," said Oberhauser. "The juxtaposition of the brand's intricate designs adds a touch of boldness that artfully contrasts the inherent lightness of the space."

Other details include Segreto flower print plasterwork inspired by Lynn's signature custom prints that are often envisioned by her sister Vickie Lee, a Parsons School of Design-trained fashion artist. Shoppers will also find personal mementos, including a painting by Lynn's late mother, photos, and keepsakes from the designer's travels.

Christy Lynn's upcoming Resort 2024 collection will debut this November in time for the holiday season. This collection marks a new chapter for the designer as she ventures into evening wear. The collection showcases hand-painted and embroidered fabrics from Italy, Shanghai, and India. The Resort 2024 collection will also introduce Lee's first jacquard print, with a floral design by her sister.

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Christy Lynn Memorial Village; Village Towers, 9655 Katy Freeway Suite 180. For information, call 281-699-8207 or visit the store site.

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Houston-based luxury womenswear label, ChristyLynn, announces the opening of the designer’s first flagship boutique in Houston's Memorial Villages.

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ELEGANT EVOLUTION

Houston designer Christy Lynn celebrates 5 years with River Oaks pop-up

Photo by Quy Tran

The designer opened her new space with a Spring 2025 Collection fashion show.

Houston designer Christy Lynn Lee has had a whirlwind five years and is celebrating with a pop-up store in River Oaks District and a new Resort 2025 Collection. The pop-up boutique will be open through the end of February, offering shoppers curated picks from the designer's Fall/Winter 2024, Resort 2025, and the first drop of Spring 2025 on February 1.

"I wasn't looking for a pop-up during the holiday season, but the opportunity presented itself, and I made the decision within two weeks," Lee tells CultureMap. "I have a beautiful store in Memorial, and being there for over a year has taught me a lot about that part of the city. There are a lot of people that shop in River Oaks District from out of town and even internationally, and we felt we could learn a lot about those customers just by being there for the next four months."

Houston-based designer Christy Lynn Lee and her husband Christophe Chung.Photo by Quy Tran

After founding her ready-to-wear label in 2019, Lee became known for her romantic and ephemeral dresses with hand-painted floral motifs and exquisite fabrics from Italy, France, and China. In the past year, Lee has focused on evolving her brand to include more separates, knitwear, and suiting. The Resort 2025 Collection will showcase these efforts with a capsule wardrobe that is ready for holiday travel with beautiful skirts, cashmere, and embroidered treatments on leather and suede.

"The collection is available now through January, and it is holiday-inspired," said Lee. "I wanted it to feel like a transitional capsule collection, so if you are traveling for the holidays to somewhere warm or skiing, it is easy to take it away with you."

Shoppers can peruse the ready-to-wear Resort 2025 Collection at the River Oaks District pop-up. Photo courtesy of Christy Lynn

In addition to the new pop-up boutique and launch of her latest collection, Lee is celebrating five years of her eponymous brand. The designer says the first three years were the honeymoon phase, while the last two dealt with trials and tribulations. She and her business partner and husband, Christophe Chung, have been focused on sustaining the business's progress.

"The first three years we had a lot of growth. I have a store, a team here in Houston, and a team in New York, so now it is about planning for the next five years.," said Lee. "I am fortunate that I have built a really good production and design group. It is very small, but it allows me to concentrate more on the outward-facing parts of the fashion business."

Christy Lynn Lee celebrated her 5 year anniversary with a fashion show and the debut of her River Oaks District pop-up. Photo by Quy Tran

While Lee has focused on expanding nationwide and globally (she began international shipping in the last six months), she says Houston will remain her home base. The designer's atelier, warehouse, and flagship store are all in Houston, and over the past several years, Lee and her husband have built a welcoming community around them.

"We couldn't have grown so much without the support from Houston. I feel like it is my home," said Lee. "Houston embodies diversity, creativity, and opportunity. It is an international hub that offers access to a global audience while still having a fantastic local community."

Photo by Quy Tran

The designer opened her new space with a Spring 2025 Collection fashion show.

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